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Benefactor's DraughtHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Commander 2016· November 11, 2016
Carte Magic Benefactor's Draught

Benefactor's Draught is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Untap all creatures. Until end of turn, whenever a creature an opponent controls blocks, draw a card. Draw a card.

How it works : Benefactor's Draught

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    You must cast Benefactor’s Draught before blockers are declared in order to draw any cards from its delayed triggered ability.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  2. #2· Wizards of the Coast

    Each player will have a chance to cast instants and activate abilities after Benefactor’s Draught’s delayed triggered abilities have resolved, before combat damage is dealt.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  3. #3· Wizards of the Coast

    If multiple copies of Benefactor’s Draught resolve in one turn, each creates a delayed triggered ability and each will trigger when its condition is met.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Isochron Scepter
+Kiora's Follower
+Benefactor's Draught
#1

Isochron Scepter + Kiora's Follower + Benefactor's Draught

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
  1. 1Activate any number of creatures by tapping them, adding at least {2}.
  2. 2Activate Isochron Scepter by paying {2} and tapping it, casting a copy of Benefactor's Draught without paying its mana cost.
  3. 3Resolve Benefactor's Draught, untapping all creatures you control and causing you to draw a card
  4. 4Activate Kiora's Follower by tapping it, untapping Isochron Scepter.
  5. 5Repeat.
Isochron Scepter
+Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+Benefactor's Draught
#2

Isochron Scepter + Vizier of Tumbling Sands + Benefactor's Draught

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
  1. 1Activate any number of creatures by tapping them, adding at least {2}.
  2. 2Activate Isochron Scepter by paying {2} and tapping it, casting a copy of Benefactor's Draught without paying its mana cost.
  3. 3Resolve Benefactor's Draught, untapping all creatures you control and causing you to draw a card
  4. 4Activate Vizier of Tumbling Sands by tapping it, untapping Isochron Scepter.
  5. 5Repeat.
Isochron Scepter
+Aphetto Alchemist
+Benefactor's Draught
#3

Isochron Scepter + Aphetto Alchemist + Benefactor's Draught

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
  1. 1Activate any number of creatures by tapping them, adding at least {2}.
  2. 2Activate Isochron Scepter by paying {2} and tapping it, casting a copy of Benefactor's Draught without paying its mana cost.
  3. 3Resolve Benefactor's Draught, untapping all creatures you control and causing you to draw a card
  4. 4Activate Aphetto Alchemist by tapping it, untapping Isochron Scepter.
  5. 5Repeat.
Isochron Scepter
+Ioreth of the Healing House
+Benefactor's Draught
#4

Isochron Scepter + Ioreth of the Healing House + Benefactor's Draught

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
  1. 1Activate any number of creatures by tapping them, adding at least {2}.
  2. 2Activate Isochron Scepter by paying {2} and tapping it, casting a copy of Benefactor's Draught without paying its mana cost.
  3. 3Resolve Benefactor's Draught, untapping all creatures you control and causing you to draw a card
  4. 4Activate Ioreth of the Healing House by tapping it, untapping Isochron Scepter.
  5. 5Repeat.
Isochron Scepter
+Kelpie Guide
+Benefactor's Draught
#5

Isochron Scepter + Kelpie Guide + Benefactor's Draught

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
  1. 1Activate any number of creatures by tapping them, adding at least {2}.
  2. 2Activate Isochron Scepter by paying {2} and tapping it, casting a copy of Benefactor's Draught without paying its mana cost.
  3. 3Resolve Benefactor's Draught, untapping all creatures you control and causing you to draw a card
  4. 4Activate Kelpie Guide by tapping it, untapping Isochron Scepter.
  5. 5Repeat.
Isochron Scepter
+Benefactor's Draught
+Forensic Researcher
#6

Isochron Scepter + Benefactor's Draught + Forensic Researcher

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
  1. 1Activate any number of creatures by tapping them, adding at least {2}.
  2. 2Activate Isochron Scepter by paying {2} and tapping it, casting a copy of Benefactor's Draught without paying its mana cost.
  3. 3Resolve Benefactor's Draught, untapping all creatures you control and causing you to draw a card
  4. 4Activate Forensic Researcher by tapping it, untapping Isochron Scepter.
  5. 5Repeat.
Isochron Scepter
+Fatestitcher
+Benefactor's Draught
#7

Isochron Scepter + Fatestitcher + Benefactor's Draught

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
  1. 1Activate any number of creatures by tapping them, adding at least {2}.
  2. 2Activate Isochron Scepter by paying {2} and tapping it, casting a copy of Benefactor's Draught without paying its mana cost.
  3. 3Resolve Benefactor's Draught, untapping all creatures you control and causing you to draw a card
  4. 4Activate Fatestitcher by tapping it, untapping Isochron Scepter.
  5. 5Repeat.
Isochron Scepter
+Clever Conjurer
+Benefactor's Draught
#8

Isochron Scepter + Clever Conjurer + Benefactor's Draught

Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
  1. 1Activate any number of creatures by tapping them, adding at least {2}.
  2. 2Activate Isochron Scepter by paying {2} and tapping it, casting a copy of Benefactor's Draught without paying its mana cost.
  3. 3Resolve Benefactor's Draught, untapping all creatures you control and causing you to draw a card
  4. 4Activate Clever Conjurer by tapping it, untapping Isochron Scepter.
  5. 5Repeat.
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Legal formats

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